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5 Spofford Rd APT 17, Allston, MA, 02134

0beds
1baths
246sqft
$199,000
$809price/sqft
$1,596/moest. monthly cost
$63,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

Looking for cash buyer.. Building needs a new roof. Cant get finacing till they schedule an assessment. Charming garden-level studio apartment in Allston. Excellent efficient use of space with a roll-away bed that pulls out from underneath the main sitting area. Separate bar dining space next to the efficiency kitchen. Common laundry room just down the hall. Great location in Allston next to all the restaurants, bars, and shops that Allston has to offer. Just a one block walk to the T station. Video walk-through on YouTube, just search by address.

Getting Around

97
WalkingWalker's Paradise
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
81
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Brighton High SchoolGrades 7-120.6 mi
5/10
Gardner Pilot AcademyGrades PK-80.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Roof: Rubber
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Property subType: Condominium

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 246
  • Finished area above ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 246
  • Total interior livable area: 246 sqft

Master Bathroom

  • Features: No

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: W:21 P:00871 S:005,1208505
  • Zoning: CD

Lot

  • Lot size: 246 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: Off Street

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,006$12,072
Home Insurance *$44$528
Property Taxes $192$2,304
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$1,596$19,152
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$54,720/yr
40% on housing$47,880/yr
45% on housing$42,560/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.3%
7.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$809This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02134$398
Suffolk County$575

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02134$489
Suffolk County$453

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-03Listed for sale$199,000
2026-06-09Pending sale$199,000
2026-05-27Listed for sale$199,000
2026-05-06Listing removed$225,000
2026-04-08Listed for sale$225,000
2026-02-10Listing removed$229,000
2025-11-20Price change$229,000
2025-11-10Listed for sale$249,900
2018-07-23Listing removed$1,500
2018-07-13Price change$1,500
2018-06-19Price change$1,715
2018-06-07Price change$1,500
2018-03-24Listed for rent$1,715
2017-07-19Listing removed$1,750
2017-07-04Listed for rent$1,750
2015-06-22Listing removed$1,375
2015-05-07Price change$1,375
2015-05-01Listed for rent$1,400
2014-08-19Sold$125,000
2013-10-01Listing removed$120,000
2013-07-20Price change$120,000
2013-03-03Price change$125,000
2012-12-01Price change$121,000
2012-09-08Price change$122,000
2012-08-10Listed for sale$125,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentAdam Kotkin
BrokerageRed Tree Real Estate

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